Changing order during the implementation phase of projects under national and international construction contracts

Abstract EN

Change orders is one of the main problems facing construction projects during the implementation phase, they have bad effects on cost and time.

the problem is there is no understanding of the contract clause that refers to variations and how all parties manage their rights to deal with it during the construction phase.

accordingly, this research aims to develop the current change orders management in Egypt during the implementation phase of government projects under national contracts.

to achieve this aim, a research methodology is designed.

firstly, a literature review is used to make background about change order's legal aspects under national and international contracts.

secondly, a questionnaire is designed to determine the methods used to manage change orders.

data analysis revealed that disputes up to 60% of the cases, and burden the contractor up to 88% of the risk.

the research concludes that the management of change orders in Egypt needs a strategy to minimize disputes, between parties of the contract.